Grief is a constant in life, but our relentless push to always move on to the next thing has made grieving a rare practice.
Psychology
7 Red Flags of Gaslighting to Watch Out for in Personal and Professional Relationships
Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of psychological abuse. And it’s not just found in intimate relationships.
Fidget Toys Aren’t Dumb, They’re Just Not for Neurotypicals
The first search suggestion for ‘fidget spinners’ is ‘are dead’. The second? Fidget spinners are stupid. But they’re neither dead nor stupid. Fidget toys just aren’t for neurotypicals.
The Comfort of Horror: How Scary Movies Can Be Good for Your Mental Health
New research suggests a good scary movie could improve your mental health. Here’s the science behind the comfort of horror.
You Are Not Immune to Propaganda
Not even intelligence can keep you safe. In fact, being smart might make you more susceptible to propaganda.
Is Your Mind’s Eye Blind? It Might Be Time for an Aphantasia Test
How vivid is your visual imagination? Online aphantasia tests can help you figure out how sharp your mind’s eye is.
6 Ways to Be More Creative
If you find yourself in a creative slump, here are six great ways to jumpstart your creativity and get working!
Untangling the Rich and Brutal History of Braiding Hair
Trends come and go. Braiding hair is eternal.
Who Is Eugenia Cooney?: A YouTube Star’s Decade Long Descent Into an Eating Disorder
Eugenia Cooney gained popularity through her fashion videos, but it wasn’t her outfits that caught people’s attention.
6 Reasons to Make the Most of Every Day
There are a lot of articles out there telling you how to live your life to the fullest without telling you why you should do so. Well, here’s your motivation.
Armchair Psychology on Social Media: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Mental health discussions are all over social media. This has brought both new benefits and new problems to the space.
The Science of Doomscrolling: Why We Do It, Why We Shouldn’t, and How to Stop
The instinct to keep absorbing information about things we have no power to stop stems from an evolutionary adaptation gone haywire.
These YouTube ASMR Artists Will Help You Sleep, Soothe Your Soul, and Water Your Crops
Welcome to the YouTube ASMR rabbit hole, the coziest corner of the internet where people tapping microphones try to fix your insomnia.
The Science of Lullabies: How Music Can Help Us Sleep
Science confirms that music can help us sleep. Here’s how to get the best results.
A Researcher Asked 19,000 People What Their Fetishes and Political Alignments Are
Submission and domination have always had sexual, as well as political, connotations. But this gives a whole new meaning to “eating the rich.”
The Science of Gossip: Evolution, Psychology, and (Mostly) Harmless Fun
Spilling the tea is an evolutionary adaptation. Here’s how to gossip responsibly to get the social benefits without hurting anyone.